Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS CloudFront
Amazon
Overview
As a Senior Software Development Engineer for AWS CloudFront in London, you will help deliver reliable, scalable edge-centric services at global scale. You will work with a cross-functional team to prototype, design, and ship features that improve video and web delivery for millions of users. You’ll own architecture decisions and contribute to the full SDLC in a fast-moving, iterative, customer-focused environment. This role offers relocation support and the chance to shape a high-impact platform used by a vast audience.
Pay / Benefits- relocation assistance
- comprehensive benefits package
- lead the architecture and design of new and existing systems for edge delivery services
- build scalable web services backed by cloud infrastructure, with a focus on performance and reliability
- drive the full software development lifecycle, including reviews, testing, and operations
- mentor and guide engineers, fostering growth and ownership within the team
- collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact features at scale
- operate and debug large-scale systems, optimizing for low latency and cost
- experience leading engineering teams or serving as tech lead
- proficiency in at least one modern language (Java, C++, or C#) with object-oriented design
- professional software development experience (non-internship)
- experience shaping architecture and design for reliable, scalable systems
- 3+ years of recent development experience
- strong knowledge of networking protocols (HTTP(S), DNS, TCP/IP)
- experience with web services technologies (SOAP, HTTP, REST, WSDL, XSD)
- ability to manage the lifecycle of software products from concept to launch
- strong communication skills and ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- experience with large-scale web services and cloud environments (AWS)
- collaborative mindset
- ownership and accountability
- strong communication
- Java
- C++
- C#
Reference: WJ-747_30180227